970 Forest Overlook Trail
Atlanta, Georgia

Everything you want to have is in this 5 bedroom/5 bath lakefront home in Guilford Forest. This home is on the market for $239,850 and features 3,802 square feet of living space. You will definitely love the airy floor plan that includes crown molding throughout, two-story foyer, kitchen overlooking family room, oversized dining room, separate living room, and library/office. The best feature of this house is the home theatre and wet bar in fully finished terrace level. There are four bedrooms upstairs including lavish vaulted ceiling master suite with walk in closet, jetted tub, dual vanity, and fireplace. This home is stylish, classy and comfortable in every corner!

See more here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/970-Forest-Overlook-Trail-Atlanta-Georgia

3501 Roswell Road NE Unit 107, Atlanta, GA

Security and functionality are the key ingredients of this home located in the heart of Buckhead. This 2nd floor corner end unit stands out from the rest with its open kitchen/living room arrangement. Aside from the spacious living room, the kitchen is to die for with its gorgeous stainless steel appliances, granite countertops with bar style prep island, and under mount sink. Other features you will love include track lighting, stackable washer and dryer, sleek hardwood floors in living room and kitchen, private balcony off living room, and fresh carpet in the bedroom. Experience lifestyle- changing convenience in this established, intimate community convenient to Lenox Mall, Phipps Plaza, restaurants, and shopping. Private storage unit included. Association fee includes water, sewer, trash, exterior, landscaping, common area maintenance and insurance, pool, and termite warranty. Excellent condition, and best of all it is move-in ready!

See more here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/3501-Roswell-Road-Unit-107-Atlanta-Georgia

Chad Everett Estate is on the Market

The home of the late Chad Everett, who is well known for his portrayal of the dashing Dr. Joe Gannon of "Medical Center" and his actress wife Shelby Grant, is on the market for $3.795 million. The home in Westlake Village is 7,161 square feet and features an oversized foyer, floor to ceiling windows, a bar, a den, two kitchen islands, a breakfast room and a porch. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It is a custom-built Mediterranean style home, and it has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and sits amid redwoods on a cul-de-sac surrounded by a golf course. The single-story estate features 1.78 acres of park-like grounds, a long circular driveway, a swimming pool and a four-car garage. The couple bought the estate in 1993 for $1.94 million.

Source:

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-hotprop-chad-everett-20130313,0,7388435.story

10116 Highland View NE

Atlanta GA 30306

Everything that a homeowner is looking for is here. Lots of Space and Room in a large duplex conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Highland. Currently a 4 Bedroom 3 Bath but can easily be 5 bedroom, 4 bath home. Have a blast preparing great food in the updated kitchens w/high end appliances. Walking distance to Murphy's, George's, Dark Horse Tavern, and all of Virginia Highland's popular restaurants and shops, and just a short stroll to Piedmont Park.

See more here:

http://www.remax-georgia.com/remaxga/modules/internet/search/includes/mapsearch/listingpopup.asp?mlsid=167&mlsnumber=5133960&lwsaccountid=202512&listing=true&mode=done

1256 University Dr

Atlanta GA 30306

This All brick bungalow is ready to call home. Located in one of Atlanta's Finest neighborhoods, enjoy the quiet street while taking a quick stroll to Morningside shops. This freshly painted home has 3 bedroom 2 bath with a wide front porch and an open & inviting living room/dining room combo. Proudly Features a 3 yr-old roof, new driveway, plenty of windows, hardwood floors, renovated bath on main & screened deck off kitchen. Sunroom makes a perfect office space. Flat backyard brilliant for playsets and pets.

See more here:

http://www.remax-georgia.com/Home/1256-University-Dr-Atlanta-GA-30306/PCH/7014765/

855 Peachtree Street, Unit 2307, Atlanta, Georgia

Be constantly inspired in a spacious 2 bedroom , 2.5 Bath home w/a sought after open floor plan. Located on the 23rd floor of one of Midtown's most desirable towers the unit offers a stunning view yours to enjoy either on your living room or on your bedroom. Stunning interior w/ beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, upgraded walk-in closet, 2 balconies, and open kitchen w/ granite countertops and ss appliances will make each day a dream journey to luxury.

You will definitely love the location and you will have the luxury of 24/7 concierge and excellent amenities including pool w/ multitude of bbq grills, clubroom, movie room, outdoor fireplace, and state of the art fitness center.

See more here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/855-Peachtree-Street-Unit-2307-Atlanta-Georgia

1106 Fairway Gardens

Atlanta GA 30319

Brace yourself, because this home is a stunner! This beautiful house has 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths, and 2,150 sq ft of living space. The simply irresistible open kitchen with corian countertops and tile backsplash overlooks the spacious family room. Get warm and cozy in the living room with fireplace and built in bookshelves. Feel like royalty in the resort-like master suite that features a fireplace, his and hers walk-in closets, Jacuzzi tub with separate shower and dual vanities. The best part of the house? The Private back custom flagstone patio that includes putting green, endless pool/hot tub, and firepit. Sundays and rest days will be well spent. The location is a bonus! Close proximity to Buckhead, Brookhaven, and downtown Atlanta. Everything you will need is here! Contact The Zac Team to set an appointment!

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2676 Ridge Valley Road, Atlanta, Georgia

This is a great renovation or new construction opportunity on an oversized lot in Buckhead! The home is 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with 1,880 sq. ft. of living space, and the lot size is 104' x 304' x 105' x 302'. It’s conveniently located close to Midtown and Downtown with easy access to all major highways.

View more of this property here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/2676-Ridge-Valley-Road-Atlanta-Georgia

411 10th Street, Unit 4

Atlanta, Georgia

Get closest to Piedmont Park with this fantastic move-in-ready home! Situated in the middle of the south end of Piedmont Park right on 10th Street in beautiful Midtown, this 864 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath perfect for cozy living. Open kitchen/living/dining room combination. A beautiful granite kitchen with travertine tile floors, stainless steel appliances and a stackable washer/dryer included. Hardwood floors on 2nd level and spacious bedrooms. Enjoy a lovely Sunday in the huge patio. Ultimate convenience to Midtown restaurants and festivals. A great home in a fantastic location! Call The Zac Team now to set an appointment!

See more here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/411-10th-Street-Unit-4-Atlanta-Georgia

BurgerFi in 12th & Midtown

The developers of 12th & Midtown announced Thursday that quick-service chain BurgerFi will come to its new apartment tower 77 12th Street. It will occupy 3,600 sq. ft. and is scheduled to open there later this year.

Burgerfi offers a unique "better burger" experience and promotes sustainable and healthy lifestyles. The beef is certified grass-fed, free range, and free from antibiotics and growth hormones. The chairs are made from recycled soda cans, and the picnic benches are made from 900 former milk jugs. Fries are cooked in peanut oil, and its custard is made from cane sugar.

“We are in the process of changing the way people view burgers,” Nick King, chief operating officer of BurgerFi, told Atlanta Business Chronicle last August.

During that time, BurgerFi revealed that they have 15 planned locations in Georgia. To date, it has announced locations at the Emory Point development, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw. Future locations and restaurants might include some near The University of Georgia, and possibly a company-owned store in Buckhead, King had said.

Article source:

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2013/04/burgerfi-continues-georgia-
expansion.html

Top reasons a buyer should visit an Open House 

On Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, 2013 REALTORS® across the nation will be holding homes open for buyers to see.  This unique weekend offers buyers an opportunity to visit not one, but multiple homes for sale on a street, in a neighborhood, or throughout the city.  REALTORS® in Atlanta will be on hand at these homes to not only show buyers around the house, but to talk about the local real estate market, trends they are seeing in the area, and to discuss the value of home ownership. 

Here are three reasons you should participate in the
REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend:

Reason #1: Open House Weekend is a great opportunity for buyers to shop for a new home from a wide selection while interest rates are still low and affordability is at an all-time high. After all, most economists say that it’s not a matter of “if” mortgage rates will go up, it’s “when.”

Reason #2: REALTORS® are opening the doors to homeownership by simplifying the house-hunting process.  Open House Weekend is a time saver by offering buyers a convenient way to visit a large number of homes in a short period of time.

Reason #3: This event offers buyers the chance to see REALTORS® in action. Open House Weekend is a fantastic way for buyers to find an approachable, knowledgeable expert that can help them navigate the home purchasing process.

Please contact your local REALTOR® to learn more details about this exciting event that only happens once a year.  Want to find an Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Member?  Visit www.ABR.org to search for a REALTOR® in your area.

Allen Iverson Buckhead Mansion for Sale

The Famous NBA All-Star Allen Iverson's buckhead home is on the market for $2.7 million, and the listing price is almost half of its purchase price of $4.5 million in 2010.

The lavish home in a gated community features 6 bedrooms, 11 baths, 8 fireplaces, an elevator, and a large master suite with a spa bathroom. The home also features an outdoor pool and pool house complete with a full bathroom.

The property is at 675 West Paces Ferry Road and is listed by Donna Siniora with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.

Source:

bit.ly/YQTMTe

Historic Craigie House in Midtown SAVED

The Historic Craigie House in Midtown across from Piedmont Park has escaped demolition and is about to be turned into a single family home. The historic structure was bought by Bert Sanders and Laura Koch for $350,000.

“We've always loved that beautiful place," Sanders told the Chronicle. "We look forward to being responsible for bringing it back.”

The structure was built in 1911 and served as the former location of Georgia's first chapter house of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization until 1985 when it was damaged by a fallen tree.

The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places but it’s not designated as a local landmark by the Atlanta Urban Design Commission, and the home did not have any designation for historic protection.

Two years ago, the Craigie House was named a “place in peril” by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, but with its new owners it looks like the house will stay for younger generations to see.

Source:

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/real_talk/2013/03/midtowns-historic-craigie-house-sold.html

970 Forest Overlook Trl, Atlanta, GA

Captivating Lake Front Home that will steal your breathe away. Fall In love with this 5 bedroom, 5 Bath home in Guilford Forest. The home has a spacious floor plan that is enhanced by crown molding throughout and a beautiful two-story foyer that brings so much character into the home. Have fun making delicious meals in the kitchen overlooking the family room. The home also features an oversized dining room, separate living room, and a library that can double as your very own office.

Invite friends and watch a good movie in the theatre room and have a drink or two in the wet bar in the fully finished terrace level. Relax in the lavish vaulted ceiling master suite with walk in closet, jetted tub, dual vanity, and fireplace. Simply amazing and luxurious! Contact The Zac Team now to know more about this home!

See more of this Beautiful Home here:

http://www.zacsellsatlanta.com/Property/970-Forest-Overlook-Trail-Atlanta-Georgia

NAR’s 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

In 2012, NAR's Released their Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers and revealed so many exciting and relevant information regarding home buying and finding your perfect home in an Open House. Some Home Buyers prefer to search for their desired home online, but statistics show interesting data that may affect how home buyers see Open Houses. Here are a few statistics you may find helpful.

• In 2012 45 percent of all buyers used an open house as a source in their home search process.

• Repeat buyers are more likely to find their home from an open house than first-time buyers and repeat buyers use open houses more frequently.

• Mid-income buyers, those with income between $55,000 and $75,000, are most likely to find their home through an open house compared to those in other income brackets.

• Older buyers, 65 years and older, are more likely to find their home through an open house than other age groups. As age increases, the likelihood of using open houses as a search tool increases—45% of buyers aged 45 to 64 used open houses compared to only 28% of buyers aged 18 to 24.

• Buyers in the South are most likely to find a home through an open house compared to those in other regions.

• Buyers of new homes use open houses much more frequently than do buyers of previously owned homes.

• Married couples and unmarried couples are more likely to walk through open houses than single buyers.

• Buyers whose primary language in the home is not English are more likely to use open houses—44% of buyers whose primary language is English use open houses, compared to 59% who use a language other than English in the home. Similarly, buyers who were not born in the U.S. are more likely to use open houses as a search tool—43% of those who were born in the U.S. use open houses compared to 57% of those who were not born in the U.S.

Source:http://www.realtor.org/topics/nationwide-open-house/media-hooks-for-nationwide-open-house

10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership

Protect Yourself When Buying a Home

There are few things in life as exciting as buying a home. However, since homes are one of the largest purchases most of us will ever make, buyers should take reasonable steps to protect themselves in the home buying process.

Below are 10 general suggestions on how buyers can do this:

1. Read and keep a copy of any signed contract
2. Have the home inspected by a professional home inspector.
3. Inspect the neighborhood in which the home is located.
4. Have the home inspected for termites and other wood destroying organisms and obtain an official Georgia Wood Infestation Report that can only be prepared by a licensed pest control company.
5. Thoroughly investigate the property.
6. Get a survey of the property.
7. Make sure that an undeveloped lot can be developed.
8. Buy an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy. An owner’s title insurance policy protects the buyer if a pre-existing title problem is discovered after the closing.
9. Consider Purchasing a Home Warranty.
10. Choose a REALTOR®. Not all licensed real estate salespersons (or brokers) are REALTORS®. REALTORS® agree to abide by a Code of Ethics in their dealings with buyers and sellers. REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and participate in a local Board of REALTORS®.

On Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2013 REALTORS® across the nation will be holding homes open for buyers to see.  This unique weekend offers buyers an opportunity to visit not one, but multiple homes for sale on a street, in a neighborhood, or throughout the city.  REALTORS® in Atlanta will be on hand at these homes to not only show buyers around the house, but to talk about the local real estate market, trends they are seeing in the area, and to discuss the value of home ownership. 

This event offers buyers the chance to see REALTORS® in action. Open House Weekend is a fantastic way for buyers to find an approachable, knowledgeable expert that can help them navigate the home purchasing process.

Please contact your local REALTOR® to learn more details about this exciting event that only happens once a year.  Want to find an Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Member?  Visit www.ABR.org to search for a REALTOR® in your area.

Here:s a great video of places to check out in Atlanta:

Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/print-edition/2012/02/10/coming-soon---atlanta-attractions--.htm